Winthrop University (WU)

Black Pinpoint Admissions, Winthrop University | Rock Hill, SC | 29733

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

“Medium-sized” Winthrop University in South Carolina “is a public university, which is reflected in its diverse student body, but it has a private university feel in terms of the small size of classes, the caliber of the faculty, and the beauty of the campus.” There are many programs and options here. Business and education majors are especially popular. As at most schools, professors are “hit or miss.” Some are “almost never available.” Many others are “easy to approach” and “passionate about what they teach.” “I’ve wanted to clap at the end of classes before because they’ve been so phenomenal,” gloats one student. Complaints include registration. “Getting the classes you need is a struggle.” Some of the required general education courses “could be thrown away,” too. One student tells us, “the only downfall to our school is financial aid. Almost everyone I know, including myself, has had problems with them.” Administrators “like to dance around questions without actually answering them,” and “it is very common for students to be passed (circularly) from one department back to another when trying to resolve an administrative problem.”

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
7,552
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Acceptance Rate
79%
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Average HS GPA
4.00

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 630

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 590

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1020 - 1120

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 27

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$27,996
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$2,442
On-Campus Room and Board
12994
Approximate Expenses per year
$44,632

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
13 : 1
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Total Faculty
462
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Terminal Degree
294

Gender

Women
292
Men
170
Minority
94
International
5

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
51%
Graduate in 5 years
60%
Graduate in 6 years
61%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

06. Student Body

What students say:

“There are significantly more females than males” here. “Many students come from small towns,” but “diversity is something Winthrop can brag about.” “The majority of the students leans slightly toward the right politically and, as is typical for the South, most are religious in some way,” reflects a sophomore. “However, that’s not to say that you won’t find some extreme liberals and atheists on campus.” “The typical student is a laid-back Southern kid” and is “mildly preppy” but there is a little bit of everybody—“from hip-hoppers to punk rockers, frat guys to computer nerds.” “From artistic individuals to cookie-cutter education majors, everyone has their own dynamic.” “It’s probably the least cliquey campus I have been to,” relates a senior.

Gender

64% female36% male

Out of State

11% are out
of state
89% are
in-state

Students

84% are
full time
16% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,969
Foreign Countries Represented
35

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.23%
Asian
2.04%
Black
32.30%
Hispanic
9.03%
Caucasian
48.71%
Unknown
0.06%
International
1.87%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

What students say:

“There’s nothing to do in the city of Rock Hill” but the bustle of Charlotte, North Carolina is a mere “20 minutes away” if you have a car. Back on the “very nice and relaxing campus,” there is an “awesome” fitness center. The men’s basketball team has won several conference titles in recent years and “brings everyone together.” There is also “a cultural event requirement” that requires students to attend a few events each year. Many students seem to like it. “Thursday nights are big nights” for the party scene, but “weekends are pretty dead,” because “most students that are from the state go home for the weekends.” Extracurricular activities “are a must if you want to have a social life.” Fraternities and sororities are relatively popular, and the students involved in them are “obsessed.” “The cafeteria food is definitely lacking” and there is “an overpopulation problem” here. Winthrop is growing, which is nice and all, but “something needs to be done about housing and parking if you’re going to invite that many students.”

Students
47%
First-Year Students
82%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Amanda James
Associate VP for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions
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Office of Admissions Joynes Hall 126 Rock Hill, SC 29733
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803-323-2191

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

M-F

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8:30 - 5:00 (Tours 9:30 am & 2 pm) Select Saturday
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803-323-2191

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
N/A
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
Other
 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Charlotte International Airport - 21 miles


LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Cambria Hotel https://www.choicehotels.com/south-carolina/rock-hill/cambria-hotels/sc579?source=gyxt


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division I

Men's Sports (Eagles)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Eagles)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Shardae Nelson-Johnson
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
147
Number of Honor Societies
16
Number of Social Sororities
9
Number of Religious Organizations
6
Join a fraternity
1%
Join a sorority
1%

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: UNC Charlotte
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: UNC Charlotte

Sustainability

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
No

Green rating

84%

Food budget spent on local/organic food

0%

Available Transportation Alternatives

Bike Share
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Car Sharing Program
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Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
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School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
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School Developed Bicycle Plan
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CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Dell University; CDWG OnCampus; Apple Education Store

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateApr 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$14,528
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,501
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,203
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
77%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$33,678
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
51%
Graduate in 5 years
60%
Graduate in 6 years
61%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biology, General.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
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04 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Broadcast Journalism.
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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05 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer Science.
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06 EDUCATION.

  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
  • Curriculum and Instruction.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education, General.
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
  • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Reading Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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07 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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09 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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10 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
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11 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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13 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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14 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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15 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.

  • Environmental Science.
  • Environmental Studies.
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16 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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17 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
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18 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
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19 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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21 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Anthropology.
  • Economics, General.
  • Economics, Other.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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22 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Conducting.
  • Dance, General.
  • Design and Visual Communications, General.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Fine and Studio Arts.
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
  • Music, General.
  • Music, Other.
  • Musical Theatre.

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